• 10 handmade gifts to sew this Christmas
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    10 handmade gifts to sew this Christmas

    November 8, 2020 - By 

    Disclosure – this is a sponsored post Are we allowed to mention the C word yet? I started my Christmas planning as soon as the kids went back to school in September and am pretty pleased to say I’ve finished most of my Christmas shopping and meal planning. I always feel that if I start early I can enjoy December and the lead up to Christmas Day. Handmade gifts are something I love to give and receive and this is also something I make an early start on. However it’s never too late to start and I thought it would…

  • Christmas Wreath Kit from I Do Handmade
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    {Giveaway} Christmas Wreath Kit from I Do Handmade

    November 5, 2020 - By 

    Get ready for a crafty Christmas with a variety of creative kits from I Do Handmade. Created by mother and daughter team Becky and Wendy, I Do Handmade is on a mission to encourage everyone to give the gift of creativity this season. All kits are designed to help people switch off from the world and give busy lives a dose of calm by getting creative. Christmas Wreath Kit from I Do Handmade From making your own wreath kits to kindness advent calendar kits, there’s something suitable for all ages. We were kindly gifted the Christmas Wreath kit to try at…

  • Thanksgiving colouring sheet for adults
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    {Free} Thanksgiving colouring sheet for adults

    November 4, 2020 - By 

    If you’re looking for a mindful activity this November then you’ll love my free printable Thanksgiving colouring sheet for adults. I love sharing free printables and this Thanksgiving themed printable is great for keeping adults (and kids too!) of all ages busy. Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States, and this year Thanksgiving occurs on Thursday, 26th November. What you will need: our printable Thanksgiving colouring sheet for adults favourite colouring pencils Free Thanksgiving colouring sheet for adults Thanksgiving is all about celebrating harvest and blessings of the past year. Despite 2020 being a terrible year there…

  • Cricut Halloween infusible ink coasters
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    Cricut Halloween infusible ink coasters

    October 31, 2020 - By 

    Disclosure – I was sent some of these products to review My children love Halloween. It’s a fun season and with a trip to the pumpkin patch, carving pumpkins and making a Halloween gingerbread house, we certainly have kept the fun in Halloween. Tomorrow we’re going on a scavenger hunt around the neighbourhood to look for decorated houses, and I have some really fun Halloween food from M&S for a spooky tea party. I received some Infusible Ink products from Cricut and thought they would be perfect for some Halloween crafting. Cricut Halloween coasters supplies: Cricut Maker Cricut Infusible Ink…

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    Photo Calendar: an easy DIY project

    October 22, 2020 - By 

    This year our family, like many others, has had to cut off a significant part of social interaction out of safety concerns, so we’re hanging out at home with each other more. We’ve spent two or three evenings in a row looking through family photos which everyone really enjoyed. That’s why I wanted to keep this nostalgia for as long as possible and also make good use of this free time with my husband and kids. We decided to make a family project based on our family photos and create our very own photo calendar. Save Some Money Actually the…

  • Easy Cricut Trick or Treat bags
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    Easy Cricut Trick or Treat bags

    October 17, 2020 - By 

    It feels like it’s been a while since I shared any of the Cricut crafts I’ve made. Halloween is the perfect opportunity to use my Cricut Maker though and I’ve made some really fun projects with it recently. Easy Cricut Trick or Treat bag supplies free Halloween svg files canvas drawstring bags 2 sheets of coloured iron-on vinyl Cricut Maker Cricut Easy Press Easy Cricut Trick or Treat bags I used some free Halloween svg files to make my Trick or Treat bags. I’ve signed up to loads of sites and many offer free files for personal use. My children…

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    7 Creative Homemade Birthday Gifts to Make

    October 15, 2020 - By 

    Every year my children and I like to prepare thoughtful and handmade gifts for our family and friends. We have acquired quite a collection of great birthday gift ideas. Some of them will take you a bit longer, some you can make quickly and easily, but all of them will bring you joy. These DIY present ideas will help you to spark creativity in your little ones and potentially give them a new hobby. You might open up something new and exciting for yourself and discover a hidden talent.  Knitted Coasters and Cozies for Coffee Drinkers Knitting is a fun…

  • How to make resin flowers
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    How to make resin flowers

    September 27, 2020 - By 

    I feel like it’s hard to find time to make now I’m back at work and the kids are at school again. Life is filled with school runs, after school clubs, washing uniform and doing homework – I didn’t miss any of these during lockdown. I’m happy my children are back at school but life is busy and I like some time to myself! A few weeks ago I received a lovely resin flower kit which was part of my Cosy Craft Club subscription. I felt a little apprehensive about resin but I suppose that’s why a subscription box can…

  • Folk Art with You Can Folk It! {review}
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    Folk Art with You Can Folk It! {review}

    September 6, 2020 - By 

    AD – I was kindly sent The Ultimate Folk Art Painting Masterclass from You Can Folk It to review at home A few weeks ago now I was offered The Ultimate Folk Art Painting Masterclass to try at home. My sister bought one of these kits from The Handmade Fair a few years ago and I loved the results. According to Wikipedia, Folk art covers all forms of visual art made in the context of folk culture. Definitions vary, but generally the objects have practical utility of some kind, rather than being exclusively decorative. Folk Art with You Can Folk…